DeniseM.Kovalchik

Denise M. Kovalchik 1940 - 2012 SOUTH HADLEY- Denise Kovalchik, 71, passed away on Monday January 2 at Willi-mansett Center East surrounded by her loving family. One of 17 children, Denise was born on February 14, 1940 in Drummondville, Canada to the late Raul and Anita Dion. She was a resident of South Hadley, MA since 1962 and a member of St. Patrick's Church. Denise is survived by her husband John (Jake) Kovalchik of 44 years, her daughter Karyn, her son John and his wife Jill, and her grandchildren, Caleb and Elena. Calling hours will be held at the Ryder Funeral Home in South Hadley on Sunday January 8 from 1 to 5 pm. Her Funeral will be held on Monday January 9 starting at 10:30 am in the Ryder Funeral Home followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:30 am in St. Patrick's Church both in South Hadley. Her burial will follow in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson's Research at Boston University School of Medicine online, www.bu.edu/parkinsonsdisease or at 1-617-638-4570. C'est la vie! RYDER FUNERAL HOME 533-1735